Sooner State of Mind

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we recap the National Championship between the Washington Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines. It was the JJ McCarthy and the Wolverines who completed the perfect season with the 34-13 win over Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies. The Fighting Harbaughs got a lead on their opening possession and never looked back. We will take a look at what went right and wro...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we recap the Alamo Bowl. It was a 38-24 Sooners loss to the Arizona Wildcats. While there was some bad and some good, Sooner Nation was most excited about the debut of Jackson Arnold. Even though it was a mixed bag, there was still plenty of good that has Sooner fan excited for the next chapter of OU Football. We also take a look at the CFP games which featu...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind it feels like we are in midseason with all the news surrounding the program. There are a ton of topics to hit as we creep up on the Alamo Bowl against the Arizona Wildcats. This time of year is now synonymous with the transfer portal. Sometimes that is a good thing and sometimes not so much. The Sooners got a little of the not so much kind as freshman tackle...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind it feels like we got to open a few presents before Christmas as Sooner Nation received the news that both Billy Bowman and Danny Stutsman would be returning for their senior seasons with the Sooners. We dive into just how big that is for the team and their defense. We also preview a handful of Sooners going into the portal as well as a couple of player gets...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we didn't expect to get to have so much heavy lifting, but after the chaos that ensued on Selection Sunday the entire college football world was up in arms with opinions. There were a couple of huge upsets including Alabama beating Georgia, but the biggest upset came on Sunday in Tallahassee. Starting with an undefeated ACC Champion Florida State getting lef...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we are going through changes. Speculation started to percolate that Jeff Lebby would soon be on his way to become the next head coach at Mississippi State. Soon after that speculation was confirmed. So with Lebby gone, where would the Sooners turn for their next offensive coordinator? Brent Venables and company decided to promote from within. The University...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we recap the huge 69-45 Sooners win over the TCU Horned Frogs. There was a ton to be thankful for on this Black Friday, mostly the Sooners that were playing the last game of their Sooners careers. Some players built legacies while with the Sooners and we take a look at a couple of our favorites before they move on. Even with the huge win over TCU, the Sooner...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we celebrate our first road trip to Provo, Utah with a nail biting 31-24 win over the BYU Cougars. This game was a lot closer and tougher than most expected going in to it. The Sooners were tested time and time again, but when the moment was the biggest the Sooners had players step up into the spotlight and help keep OU's Big 12 Championship Game dreams aliv...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we're taking the show on the road to Provo Utah for the first time as the BYU Cougars host our Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners have never beaten the Cougs but have only played them twice. The last of which still leaves a painful memory. Hopefully the Sooners can extract their revenge in the name of Sam Bradford. The Sooners are still on the outside looking in...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we celebrate as the Country Roads took us back to victory. The Oklahoma Sooners rolled the West Virginia Mountaineers 52-20. It was not only a much needed win for the Sooners, it was also a much improved Sooners team too. OU came out and punished West Virginia and dominated in almost every facet of the game. With a little help from our Big 12 friends, we mig...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we're back at home after two straight losses on the road. This time we're hosting the 6-3 West Virginia Mountaineers. The Sooners want to extract revenge after last year's 23-20 loss on a last second field goal in Morgantown. The Sooners are on the outside looking in at the Big 12 Championship, but there is still lots of football left to be played. We also t...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we look back in disbelief as the Sooners lose the final chapter of Bedlam in the Big 12 going down to the Oklahoma State Cowboys 27-24. It's not that the Sooners lost, it's how they lost. The Pokes got a major gift from the officials in this one. A non-call on a blatant pass interference will go down as a huge determining factor on how the game was won or lo...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we take our show up the road to Stillwater for the last Big 12 version of Bedlam as the 7-1 Oklahoma Sooners visit the 6-2 Oklahoma State Cowboys. While OU has dominated this series, you can never count out Mike Gundy and the Pokes. Always getting up in our business at the wrong time. Stakes couldn't be higher as the Big 12 and a CFP birth are still up for g...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we are pleased to be joined by Gary Stokan the president and CEO of Peach Bowl Inc. Gary's had some amazing accomplishments throughout his illustrious career including moving the College Football Hall of Fame to Atlanta. Gary also shares with us how his college basketball career at North Carolina State led him to becoming one of the biggest players in the co...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we are left to deal with our first loss of the season as the Oklahoma Sooners fall on the road to the Kansas Jayhawks 38-33. The Sooners had not lost to Kansas since 1997. That all came crashing down as the Sooners played mistake filled football two weeks in a row. This week it ended up costing them an undefeated season and any chance of making the College F...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we take our show on the road as the 7-0 Oklahoma Sooners look to get a huge win away from home to stay undefeated as they head to Lawrence Kansas to take on the 5-2 Kansas Jayhawks. OU has dominated the series but things have gotten much tighter the last couple of years. Especially in 2021 where it took a super hero type play by a super hero type player to p...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we take a look at how the Sooners were able to erase a 4th quarter deficit to beat the UCF Knights 31-29. Dillon Gabriel has saved his best for last as he's led game winning drives in back to back games to keep the Sooners undefeated. We also take a look at a couple more commitments to the already stacked OU 2024 recruiting class. Then we recap Week 8 of the...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we take a look into a very intertwined past between OU and their Big 12 opponent the UCF Knights. Both Jeff Lebby and Dillon Gabriel spent time together at UCF, we'll let you know how that led them to reuniting at the University of Oklahoma. We also take a look at how the Andrel Anthony injury will impact the Sooners offense and who will step up in his absen...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we take a chill pill as the Sooners headed into their bye week a perfect 6-0 on the season. We get a bit reflective before we move on to UCF. While we are at it, we also take a quick look at the newest international Sooner recruit for 2024. After that we pop over to the NFL to check in on a couple of former Sooner QB's. We also recap some of the best games f...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we take one last look back of the Oklahoma Sooners completely awesome 34-30 over the Texas Longhorns. Including some of the most amazing sounds and sights circulating around the web. Including the Boz serving up some Sooner attitude old school style with his "They know, we know, the whole world knows!" locker room speech. We also preview some of th...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind we relive the revelry of Red River Rivalry revenge as Dillon Gabriel and the Oklahoma Sooners rip the hearts out of the Texas Longhorns in their last regular season Big 12 matchup. Even though the Sooners led most of the day, it took a last minute touchdown drive to secure the 34-30 victory over Texas. There were definitely some legacy defining plays made on...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind all is fair in hate and war as the Red River Rivalry heats up for one last time Big 12 style as the undefeated OU Sooners do battle with the undefeated Texas Longhorns. Even though OU has dominated this series since the inception of the Big 12, it's the Sooners looking for revenge for last year's 49-0 beatdown at the hands of the Longhorns. The winner still...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind, we recap the Sooners 50-20 win over the Iowa State Cyclones. After a slow start, OU's defense dominated pitching a shutout in the second half. Dillon Gabriel showed that it's Dime Time through the air and on the ground. No trap game here as DG had 5 touchdowns on the day and has his Sooners ready to extract some revenge in Gabriel's first taste of the Red R...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind, we unpack a little history as we move towards the future. OU hosts their long time conference foe from way back in the Big 8 days as the Iowa State Cyclones come to Norman. While OU has dominated this series, ISU remains a difficult opponent especially if the Sooners are looking forward to their huge game coming up against Texas next week. We also check in...

On this episode of Sooner State of Mind, we head to Cincinnati to recap OU's huge 20-6 win over the Bearcats as the Sooners began their final run through the Big 12 gauntlet. OU's defense was outstanding, and we will talk about how this 2023 is different from last year's team. In a good way, a very good way. We also make our way around the week four schedule as we recap some of the biggest games i...